Ancaster High School
| Ancaster High School | |
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| Address | |
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374 Jerseyville Road West , , Canada | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Scientia Est Libertas[1] (Knowledge is Power) |
| School board | Hamilton Wentworth District School Board |
| Superintendent | Scott Sincerbox |
| Area trustee | Shirley Glauser |
| School number | 891894 |
| Administrator | Marilyn Einboden |
| Principal | Randy Gallant |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1200 (2010-2011) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Team name | Royals |
| Website | www |
Ancaster High School is a member of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. The school's mission statement is "Educating students to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a challenging, changing, multi-cultural world." The school's enrollment for 2009-2010 is 990, with Korean, Urdu, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and Arabic being languages of note spoken by students along with English. Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) are used to assess Grade 10 students' skills in reading and writing. Successful completion of the test is one of 32 requirements students need to attain in order to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The school also offers special education classes as well as an ESL program. Ancaster High School is a registered International Baccalaureate School.
The Huycke-Rowe Teaching Award
The Huycke-Rowe Teaching Award was founded in 2000 by alumni Keith N. Thomson CFP. The award was originally created to honour teachers Billy Huycke and Pauline Rowe who inspired Thomson and made a positive impact in his life. The annual award of $1,000 is given to a teacher nominated by an alumni that have had their life affected in a positive way by the teacher they have nominated.
Program Highlights
Ancaster High School takes part in the following programs:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program offering Biology, Chemistry, English A LAL, History, Math Studies, Physics, English A Lit, ITGS, Mathematics, and Theory of Knowledge[2]
- Transitions planning with associate schools
- Professional Learning Communities with associate schools
- School visits by/to associate schools (2 days)- Pathway focus
- Orientation programs for grade 9 students and Grade 9 weekend
- At-risk grade 9 students attached to a caring adult
- Specialized, timetabling, reduced timetables and partial programs
- Peer Tutors
- Alternative Education
- Locally Developed Courses
- After School Literacy Program
- Homework hall; before, during and after school help; evening exam preparation
- On-line help for students
- Co-op education
- Student Success Teacher, Transition and Tracking Teacher, Data
- Student Success Teams
- e-learning courses
- Social worker, school nurse and liaison officer on site
- Pyramid of Interventions
- Ontario Secondary School Certificate
Clubs
Ancaster High School offers the following clubs:
- Boys Athletic Association
- Girls Athletic Association
- French Public Speaking Contest
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club (Eco-Ninjas)
- Grad Committee
- H.O.P.E (High Schoolers Opening Peoples Eyes)
- Make a Wish
- Math Club (Mathematics Contests)
- Music Arts Association
- Guitar Ensemble
- Junior, Intermediate and Senior bands
- Reach for the Top/Academic Challenge
- Science Competitions
- Sound and Lighting Crew
- Student Council
- Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Student Senate
- University of Waterloo French Contest
- Dance Club
- Video Club
- Writer’s Club
- Yearbook committee
- Positive Space Club (LGBTQ students and allies club)
Notable alumni
- Marcia MacMillan, News reporter
- Bradley Wursten (graduate 1991), multiple Guinness World Record holder in the field of horticulture
